From the United States Sales Corporation's website: "MARCH 1894 – L. Snyder's Department Store opened for business in Norfolk, Virginia, founded by Louis Snyder's great grandfather. The 300-employee store operated for 75 years until 1969 and was a historical landmark in downtown Norfolk. The firm was later acquired by U.S. Sales Corporation. The L. Snyder’s' division of U.S. Sales celebrated 100 years of merchandising in Virginia in 1994."

(Creamer photos courtesy of ebay seller harvestmoonrarebooks)